Restless Legs Syndrome Support Group

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) may be described as uncontrollable urges to move the limbs in order to stop uncomfortable, painful or odd sensations in the body, most commonly in the legs. Often sufferers think they are the only ones to be afflicted by this peculiar condition and are relieved when they find out that many others also suffer from it.

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tonight is a bad night

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The old legs just dont't want to stop moving tonight and it is only 0745. Usually this doesn't start until 9 pm. I really really must start taking my vitamins and iron again. It seems like the key ingredient in letting me relax and enjoy the evening. I do not want the drugs. does anyone have any other ideas. I wear the teds and need to start using treadmill again.
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What is teds?
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Lelajane, where did you hear about taking iron to help? I'm just curious, maybe this can help me or others. I take potassium to help & am up tonight because I have not taken it in quite a few days.
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Twillson, if your iron deficiency is low (ferritin level) it can be the cause of the rls acting up. I believe that the b/w for ferritin level should be at least 50 or above. It would not hurt to have your dr order the b/w for that. Make sure the dr orders it as the insurance will not pay for it then. I am not saying this is the culprit but it would not hurt to have this checked into. I hope that this helps you.
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I know that feeling. I didn't take my requip till around 10 on the 6th and I was up till 3 am. Was exhausted all day yesterday. I didn't know what to do with myself. Watched TV played on the computer. If I could of, I would of cut them off. Last night was fine. I try to take it before 7pm. Judy
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I have had Soooo many nights like that and I know how discouraging it can be. I agree that your ferratin level should be checked. Five years ago my level was a '9'. I know --- unbelievable -- but that was when my rls was at it's worst. I applaud your decision not to take drugs and to try and do it naturally. I tried for a few years to do that but finally gave up. It's the various meds (currently Requip) that keep my life sane. Best of luck to you and I hope and pray you can find more answers to releive your symptoms.
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Judy43 you said that you are taking requip. How long have you been taking requip and what are the mgs you are takin? Reason for asking is that you may be augmenting (having rls anytime of the day or night making the rls worse) Please check with your dr to see what can be done and also have your had your ferritin level checked (iron deficiency) I believe it should be at least 50 or more. You may want to have your dr order some b/w for the ferritin as this could be the culprit; but not being a dr I do not know just throwing out some ideas for you.

I hope that this has been some help to you.

You may also want to check the rls.org site as there is alot of good information out there that may be of some help to you. Good luck and let me know how you are doing.
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